Automotive Industry News & Information - Rhodes Engines

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to ensure smooth, reliable operation. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, creates a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

mechanic working on ball joints on a vehicle

If you own or operate a fleet of vehicles or a commercial truck, chances are you’ve encountered a bad ball joint or two. How do you catch one before it breaks, and why is it important? Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO has the answers.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know how quickly miles rack up and oil changes are needed. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, our main goal is to keep your trucks on the road - a huge part of that is changing your oil on time.

At Rhodes Engines, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in St Charles, MO; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

mechanic sitting in vehicle working on a screen

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we understand the importance of being on top of the latest in automotive technology. That’s why we invest heavily in top-notch diagnostic and programming equipment, and why we have technicians that know how to use it.

two men working under hood of two different cars

Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO.